Nepeta ‘Blue Dragon’

Our selection of this catmint has huge blue flowers, which upon close inspection, do look like blue dragon heads! Compared to the species, 'Blue Dragon' is upright and compact (rather than floppy) with larger, showier flowers. Excellent in a sunny border or large container.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 30″ / 30″ / 36″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September

Common Name	Nepeta
Family	Lamiaceae
Genus	Nepeta
species	yunnanensis
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP22334
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June, July, August, September
Flower Color	Blue, Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	It has a better habit (more upright and shorter) than others on the market, with all summer bloom.
Landscape Value	Mass, mixed beds, fence line, parking strip or sunny bank.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	30" / 30" / 36"
Soil (Garden)	Well drained, low organic soils best.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor
Comments	Easy to grow in full sun with good drainage. Loved by bees. There is nothing on the market that quite compares to this amazing flower factory. Very large, violet- blue flowers are held on upright stems with deep forest green foliage. Think of this as an endless blooming Penstemon. Spreads. Hardy in Germantown, WI. Compared to other Nepeta yunnanensis, 'Blue Dragon' is more upright and compact (rather than floppy) with larger, showier flowers.